He is indeed a good presenter, and his music knowledge is astoundingly good. I do remember him saying once, when filling in for Ross on a Satirday morning, that he likes to spend time bumming around the USA checking out specialist vinyl record stores, so maybe that's what he'll be doing. How I envy him!

Mark doesn't attempt to hide his contempt for mainstream, daytime radio, so midnight is where he'll stay, with the freedom that comes with the slot, and he and his listeners should be grateful for that._________________Ron

I agree. However, I'd prefer somebody like Johnnie Walker (who was very much a part of 60s pop radio, after all) to take Brian's seat when the time comes but I'd certainly like to hear more of Lamarr on R2. Sadly I can't see it happening whilst Shennan is at the helm.

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Yes, Johnnie Walker would make a good replacement for Brian on SOT60s though Mark Lamarr is far more knowledgeable than JW. As said above, JW was there at the time and spent the late 60s (and early 70s) championing album tracks whereas the Tony Blackburn types were just playing the predictable stuff.

I still like Brian Matthew though, even if he does prefer the early 60s. He did play Jefferson Airplane's White Rabbit yesterday though!